Michael McKee Double Murder Case

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Michael McKee, a vascular surgeon, is scheduled to begin his trial on August 24, 2026, facing charges of aggravated murder and aggravated burglary in connection with the December 2025 deaths of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe in Weinland Park, Ohio. As of July 7, 2026, the home where the murders occurred has been sold for $695,000. McKee was identified as the suspect through surveillance video and vehicle tracking, with court documents revealing Monique Tepe had previously reported McKee for abuse and threats. Autopsy reports indicate Monique Tepe sustained nine gunshot wounds and Spencer Tepe was shot seven times, totaling 16 wounds, leading prosecutors to state the couple was "executed."

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July 2026 — 3 developments

  2. Michael McKee faces four murder counts, next hearing set for August 2026

    Michael McKee's murder case is proceeding with pre-trial proceedings, and his next hearing is scheduled for late August 2026. The vascular surgeon faces four counts of aggravated murder in connection with the December 2025 deaths of his ex-wife and her husband.

  3. Michael McKee Identified in Double Murder Case; Prior Abuse Reports Surface

    Michael McKee has been identified as the suspect in the double murder of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe through surveillance video and vehicle tracking. Court documents reveal Monique Tepe had previously reported McKee for abuse and threats, and the couple's two young children were found unharmed.

June 2026 — 2 developments

May 2026 — 1 developments

  1. Michael McKee Arrested in Illinois, Extradited to Ohio for Double Murder Charges

    Michael McKee, 39, has been arrested in Illinois and charged with two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of Monique and Spencer Tepe. He has been extradited to Ohio and is being held in Franklin County Jail. McKee's next court appearance is scheduled for June 17.

April 2026 — 2 developments

  1. Michael McKee, charged in Tepe deaths, scheduled for April 2026 court appearance

    Michael McKee, charged in the deaths of Monique and Spencer Tepe, is scheduled for his next court appearance on April 16, 2026. He remains in custody and has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and aggravated burglary charges.

  2. Court Records Reveal 29 Evidence Pieces Collected from Tepe Home, Dr. McKee Seen Outside

    Newly unsealed court records from April 2026 reveal that 29 pieces of evidence, including latent fingerprints and swabs, were collected from the Tepe home. Video footage also allegedly shows Dr. Michael McKee outside the home weeks before the murders.

February 2026 — 2 developments

  1. Michael McKee seen entering and exiting property where Monique and Spencer Tepe were found shot

    Autopsy reports reveal Monique Tepe sustained nine gunshot wounds, including one to her face, and her husband Spencer Tepe was shot seven times, for a combined total of 16 wounds. Prosecutors stated the couple was "executed." Detectives have recovered video footage showing Michael McKee entering and exiting the victims' property around the time of the murders.

  2. Michael McKee appears calm during booking after pleading not guilty to double murder

    Newly released videos show Michael McKee, the suspect in the double murder of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe, appearing calm during his booking process. McKee has pleaded not guilty to four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary. Autopsy reports indicate the couple sustained a combined total of 16 gunshot wounds.

January 2026 — 12 developments

  1. Michael McKee seen on video entering victims' property weeks before murders

    Newly unsealed court documents allege that Michael McKee was observed on video entering the victims' property on December 6, 2025, weeks before the murders of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe. This footage suggests McKee may have been present at the victims' home prior to the killings. McKee has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

  4. Michael McKee used silenced firearm to commit murders

    Official police and court records indicate that Michael McKee used a silenced firearm to commit the murders.

  7. Grand jury indicts Michael David McKee for aggravated murder of ex-wife and her husband

    A grand jury has indicted Michael David McKee, 39, on charges of aggravated murder and aggravated burglary with the use of a firearm suppressor. He is accused in the shooting deaths of his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband, Dr. Spencer Tepe. McKee was apprehended in Rockford.

  8. Ohio Grand Jury Indicts Michael McKee on Aggravated Murder and Burglary Charges

    An Ohio grand jury indicts Michael McKee on four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary in connection with the double homicide.

  9. Michael McKee arrested and charged with murder in deaths of ex-wife and her husband

    Michael David McKee, 39, has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe. The couple was found dead in their Columbus, Ohio, home on December 30, 2025, with apparent gunshot wounds. Investigators believe they were fatally shot between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. that morning.

  10. Michael McKee arrested, charged with premeditated aggravated murder of ex-wife and her husband

    Michael McKee, 39, was arrested on January 10, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois, and charged in the deaths of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe. Police identified McKee as a suspect through neighborhood video surveillance and by tracking a vehicle to him that was present before and after the shootings. He made his first court appearance on January 12, 2026, where his charges were amended from murder to premeditated aggravated murder.

  11. Chicago Surgeon Michael McKee Pleads Not Guilty to Aggravated Murder and Burglary Charges

    Chicago surgeon Michael McKee has pleaded not guilty to the aggravated murder and burglary charges in the deaths of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe. McKee was arrested on January 10, 2026, and investigators have linked a firearm found in his Chicago apartment to the crime scene through ballistics analysis. Court documents also allege McKee was seen on video entering the victims' property weeks before the December 30, 2026, murders.

December 2025 — 3 developments

  2. Spencer and Monique Tepe fatally shot in Columbus home; children found unharmed

    Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, are fatally shot in their Columbus, Ohio, home between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Their two young children are found unharmed inside the residence.

  3. Monique Tepe told friends and family about Michael McKee's abusive behavior and threats

    In the weeks leading up to the murders, Monique Tepe reportedly told friends and family about Michael McKee's abusive behavior and threats against her life.

June 2017 — 1 developments

May 2017 — 1 developments

March 2016 — 1 developments